Senior Network Engineer Cisco

GBTI Solutions Inc; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Network Engineer to oversee the design and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure. The role includes conducting assessments, ensuring compliance with security standards, and managing network components. Flexible work options are available, with some travel required.

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in senior-level networking roles.
• Proficiency with Cisco network technologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Conduct network assessments and deliver detailed reports.
• Manage network components and ensure compliance with directives.

Skills

Network Assessment

Security Compliance

Cisco Technologies

Load Balancing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Tools

Cisco ACI

Cisco DNA

Cisco ISE

Microsoft M365

Visio Professional

Power BI Desktop

Job description

Role Responsibilities:

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise wired and wireless network infrastructure, including internal, external, cloud, and wireless environments.

Conduct comprehensive network assessments (e.g., egress/ingress, bandwidth, switch/router/AP locations) and deliver detailed reports with recommendations for efficiency, reliability, performance, and security.

Perform security assessments to ensure compliance with NIST, DISA, IRM, and CISA guidelines, documenting risks and mitigation strategies.

Redesign network environments based on approved assessments, reducing duplicate equipment and technologies to align with Standard Network Architecture.

Develop and execute upgrade/patch plans, testing plans, and network heatmapping efforts using tools like Aruba Airwave and AutoCAD.

Provide daily monitoring, troubleshooting, and support for network stability, responding to issues via ticketing systems, email, or phone.

Manage network components (e.g., switches, routers, WAPs, firewalls) and ensure compliance with Cybersecurity directives and CSIRC notifications.

Support integration of new technologies, optimize existing ones, and provide knowledge transfer/documentation for all changes.

Supervise network engineering staff

Participate in status meetings and provide technical briefings to client leadership and stakeholders.

Work remotely most of the time, but travel is required to work on some sites.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or information technology.

Experience: 5–10 years of experience in senior-level networking roles, with a focus on enterprise network design and implementation.

Certifications (Required):

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure.

CCIE Enterprise Wireless.

Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with Cisco network technologies (e.g., ACI, DNA, ISE) and other tools specified in the PWS (e.g., Forescout, Infoblox, HPNA, Live Action).

Expertise in network assessment, security compliance (NIST, DISA, IRM, CISA), and federal regulatory standards (FISMA High).

Experience with network monitoring, load balancing (e.g., F5, round-robin DNS), firewall management, and unified access segmentation.

Familiarity with Microsoft M365 (2019 or higher), Visio Professional (2019 or higher), and Power BI Desktop (Version 2.124.1805 or higher)

Flexible work from home options available.